Chapter 27

"Sorry to break up your tête-à-tête," a voice boomed, startling
Sailor Moon and Mistan.&nbsp "My mohawked friend, it seems as if you've
fallen in with a bad crowd.&nbsp You should be more careful about who
you associate with--"&nbsp Garnetia appeared directly behind Mistan and
plunged her dagger into the mist creature's exposed back.&nbsp Mistan
shrieked and fell, her body swirling into nothingness.&nbsp

Sailor Moon stared, aghast.&nbsp "You killed her," she accused.

Garnetia frowned, knowing otherwise.&nbsp "I do not take kindly to
traitors."&nbsp She turned Moon's face to hers.&nbsp "One more
act like that..."&nbsp She left the thought unfinished, tightening her
grip on Moon's chin and sending a few licks of electricity through it.

Sailor Moon broke away then bowed humbly.&nbsp "I have strayed from my
task," she said apologetically.&nbsp "I would continue gathering the
Sailor Scouts you requested."&nbsp Her presentation was every bit
formal and submissive, but the glint in her eyes hinted otherwise.

The tall red-haired woman noticed this and gave a hard smile.&nbsp "Go
then.&nbsp And remember that rebellion is as foolish as it is futile."&nbsp
She watched as Sailor Moon set off, face a hard mask of hate.